Daffodils are very popular among spring flowers. Their golden yellow flowers bring sunshine into the still wintery garden. They smell very intense and require little care. The daffodil species originally come from the Iberian Peninsula. Two species are native to Germany: the star daffodil, which grows in the western Alps, and the yellow daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus). It usually blooms around Easter, which is why it is also known as daffodil. Both species are highly endangered as wild plants. There are over 50 varieties on the market that differ in height, flowering time, flower size, color and shape. No matter which species you choose for your garden, they clearly bring us the best message: winter is finally over. Whether in groups in the flower bed, or as a star in a flower pot on the windowsill - daffodils always put you in a good mood and are perfect as a flowering decoration. In this article you will find useful tips about thisDaffodil care!
Proper care of daffodils in the garden
The color spectrum of spring bloomers varies from white to yellow to salmon pink. The bright yellow or bright white awakens a spring mood and fills the rooms with a fresh spring scent. The right oneDaffodil careis crucial for the blooming colors in the garden.
Daffodils thrive on a wet lawn that is mowed regularly. It is important to have well-supplied, fresh soil. You must not plant daffodils and bulbous plants together. Daffodils go well with rhododendrons. Also varieties that come from theMediterranean areacome from, tolerate loose soils with good drainage better.
The optimal place for daffodils in the garden
Once planted in the fall, daffodils will bloom again every year. Large-flowered daffodils love sunny to semi-shady places and can cope with any soil without waterlogging. When planting the daffodil bulbs, make sure that the bulbs do not touch each other in the pot. It is best to plant them in two layers - one on top of the other and slightly offset.
Making daffodils bloom in the garden
The daffodils feel very comfortable among meadow shrubs as pre-bloomers. In the perennial bed you do not cut back the leaves of the plants. You should not remove the leaves of the faded daffodils, but leave them standing. The daffodils form denser clumps (clumps) in the garden from year to year, which should not be divided with a spade, otherwise you will damage the flower bulbs.In the groundThe daffodil bulbs sit so deep that they are protected from the cold. Some varieties are particularly suitable for naturalization - e.g. cyclamen-flowered daffodils, trumpet daffodils, white poet's daffodils. The plants can easily be spread out on the meadow.
Fertilizer for the daffodils
It is advisable to apply a low-phosphate, quick-soluble complete fertilizer after the daffodils have bloomed (early to mid-April), while the daffodil leaves are still green.
Caring for daffodils as a mood booster at home
The daffodils also thrive in pots and boxes on balconies and terraces. Our home can be wonderfully decorated with daffodils (for example with the small Segovia daffodils, which are decorated in old cups). However, many varieties and species are very sensitive to frost. So that they don't freeze easily in the pot, it is advisable to buy daffodils for the balcony only in spring. After flowering you can then plant them in the garden. Water daffodils as potted plants sparingly, otherwise they will become waterlogged!
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